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Washington Irving
About
American writer, historian and diplomat (1783-1859)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Washington Irving
- Born
- 1783-04-03
- Died
- 1859-11-28
- Occupation
- politician / lawyer / writer / essayist / playwright / biographer / novelist / journalist / historian / ambassador
- Citizenship
- United States
- Birthplace
- New York City
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- PartnerMatilda Hoffman
Family
- FatherWilliam Irving
- MotherSarah Sanders
- SiblingPeter Irving
- SiblingWilliam Irving
- SiblingSarah Sanders Irving
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Music & Artistry
Genres
- biography
- adventure fiction
Notable Works
- The Adventures of Captain Bonneville1837book by Washington Irving
- The Crayon Miscellany1835Short stories by Washington Irving
- Letters of Jonathan Oldstyle1824essay by Washington Irving
- The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent.1819collection of short stories and essays by Washington Irving
- A History of New York18091809 novel by Washington Irving
Languages
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q181667 ↗
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